Jennifer Aniston is looking set to cross paths with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at this year's Oscars - in the most highly anticipated red carpet face-off of the past decade.

The former Friends star - who famously insulted Angelina in Vogue's December issue for being 'uncool' - is said to be taking centre stage at the ceremony to present an award.

A source tells Star magazine, "She was a good girl and pulled back during the Golden Globes even though she had the hottest movie out [Marley and Me].

"The movie will likely still be near the top of the box office.

"Jen will own the night. Brad and Angie might be nominated, but Los Angeles is Jen's town."

And in an amusing twist it seems Jen's on-off boyfriend John Mayer is goading his girl to take on the mighty Brangelina at Hollywood's hottest night of the year.

John reportedly said, "You've got to go. Why do you hide in this town? You have every reason to be there. By presenting at the Oscars, you'll tell the world: 'I don’t care about Brad and Angie. I belong here, too.'"

See Jen taking on her ex-husband Brad below